Conagra Brands, Inc. Recalls Canned Beef Products Due to Possible Processing Defect

Recall date

July 31, 2019

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

081-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Hometown Food Company

Sold / distributed

Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Texas

Why it was recalled

Processing Defect

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2019 Conagra Brands, Inc., a Milton, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 32,400 pounds of canned beef products due to a potential processing defect, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The canned beef items were produced on July 18, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [ View labels (PDF only)] 15-oz. canned items of Kaskeys BEEFY MAC PASTA IN TOMATO & MEAT SAUCE with Best By JUL 07 2021. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 794 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution centers and retail locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland and Texas. The problem was discovered by the establishment on July 27, 2019 during routine activities. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Save A Lots Customer Interaction Center (CIC) at 888-725-4537 (888-SAL-4LES) or at http://save-a-lot.com/contact-us. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Sarah Griffin, Director of Enterprise Communications, Save A Lot at (314) 264-7868. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov . The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in Engl…